Pet adoption fees waived at Jurupa Shelter Sept. 17

Assemblyman Eric Linder presented a proclamation to Robert Miller, Riverside County Animal Services Director, last year. Photo courtesy of Riverside County Animal Services

Riverside County Department of Animal Services will waive all adoption fees for dogs and cats on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Western Riverside County/City Animal Shelter at 6851 Van Buren Blvd. in Jurupa Valley.

The one-day offer at this one location is being made in honor of a state resolution that recognizes the shelter animal as the official state pet. Assemblyman Eric Linder (R-Corona) championed the campaign that led to the resolution last September. According to a news release, the intent is to encourage more adoptions of dogs and cats.

Saturday's event recognizes the one-year anniversary of the bill's passing.

Visitors to the shelter on Saturday should be prepared for large crowds. A low-cost vaccination clinic will also be held at the main shelter that day.